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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.52, 833.40 and 407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.52, 833.40 and 407.72 is: 562.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.52 : 833.40 = 407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.52/833.40 = 407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.52x = 833.40 × 407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.52x = 339,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,793.85/604.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.09

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